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I recently got married. I owe back taxes from years prior to the marriage. How can my tax debt effect my spouses income/assets

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

The impact of your back taxes on your spouse will be a function of your tax filing status and whether you maintain any joint financial accounts. If...

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My now ex-husband and I are still being audited by IRS & we share an atty who did an innocent spouse for my ex

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

There appears to be a conflict of interest. Have you signed any conflict waivers? You need to consult another tax attorney in your area...

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Ok so I have back taxes I owe for 2007 and I filed bankruptcy on Jan 5, 2011. will they be dischargealbe this year or do I have

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

It depends on the type of tax owed. Generally speaking, income taxes are dischargeable if old enough. If you're filing Chapter 7, income taxes can...

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We were scammed out of 3,040 dollars can we file it as a loss on our tax return/

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

You should meet with a tax advisor to determine eligibility for a casualty loss. Please click “thumbs up” if you’ve found this helpful and/or...

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What happens if a person files their taxes and claims two dependents that do not qualify as dependents

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

Not only will the dependency exemptions be disallowed, but the filer may be subject to additional taxes, interest and penalties. Such penalties are...

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I bought a new car in Indianapolis and paid seven percent sales tax. My residence is WV. Do I pay sales tax in both states?

James's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

You should pay a USE tax in WV for purchases you made out-of-state, and the dealer should not have charged you a sales tax based on your residency...

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Tax intercept for back child support owed.

James's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

For your ex husband's current wife's tax refund to be intercepted, they would have to be filing as married filing jointly. If she is filing as...

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Can my federal income tax return be withheld for back child support?

James's answer | Answered on January 13, 2011

Yes, your tax refund can be directly taken if the United States Treasury receives a garnishment request from a child support collection agency. ...

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Can my ex bf claim our daughter as a dependent even though I didn't sign the parenting plan agreement ? (read for more details)

James's answer | Answered on January 13, 2011

Federal law determines who may claim a dependency exemption, not the unsigned parenting plan. If the child lives with you for over half the year...

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Who claims child on tax return?

James's answer | Answered on January 13, 2011

The IRS requires ALL of the following tests must be met to claim a dependency exemption under the rules for a qualifying child. Dependent...

James Elliot Pratt's Answers (208)

I recently got married. I owe back taxes from years prior to the marriage. How can my tax debt effect my spouses income/assets

My now ex-husband and I are still being audited by IRS & we share an atty who did an innocent spouse for my ex

Ok so I have back taxes I owe for 2007 and I filed bankruptcy on Jan 5, 2011. will they be dischargealbe this year or do I have

We were scammed out of 3,040 dollars can we file it as a loss on our tax return/

What happens if a person files their taxes and claims two dependents that do not qualify as dependents

I bought a new car in Indianapolis and paid seven percent sales tax. My residence is WV. Do I pay sales tax in both states?

Tax intercept for back child support owed.

Can my federal income tax return be withheld for back child support?

Can my ex bf claim our daughter as a dependent even though I didn't sign the parenting plan agreement ? (read for more details)

Who claims child on tax return?